Statement on passage of Sex Discrimination and Fair Work Amendment Bill 2021

Friday, 3 September 2021

A statement from the Australian Human Rights Commission:

The Australian Human Rights Commission welcomes the passage of the Sex Discrimination and Fair Work (Respect at Work) Amendment Bill 2021.

The Bill contains important reforms to address sexual harassment in Australian workplaces which were recommended by the Australian Human Rights Commission following its world-leading National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces, Respect@Work.

These are necessary reforms because we know that sexual harassment in the workplace is prevalent and pervasive.

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